Health Profile of Westfield, New Jersey
Westfield Health Score
The Map AI Health Index is a score that reflects local life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and physical environment to help you quickly compare the overall health and well-being of different areas.
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A+
Westfield Top grade
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Westfield | New Jersey Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 84.2 | 79.4 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 2.7% | 7.5% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 7.5% | 12.9% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Westfield is 84.2 years, about 4.8 years longer than the New Jersey average of 79.4 years. The uninsured rate is 2.7%, lower than the New Jersey average of 7.5%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 7.5% of residents, lower than the New Jersey average of 12.9%.
Population by Age
Older residents
11,122 residents in Westfield are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 619 179 men · 439 women
- 75–84 1,357 540 men · 817 women
- 65–74 2,425 1,094 men · 1,332 women
- 50–64 6,722 3,437 men · 3,285 women
Younger residents
8,414 residents in Westfield are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,633 1,242 boys · 1,391 girls
- 7–12 2,524 1,273 boys · 1,250 girls
- 3–7 1,887 952 boys · 934 girls
- 0–3 1,371 670 boys · 701 girls
About 701 residents in Westfield (2.3% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 84.2 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Westfield | New Jersey Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 6.6% | 9.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 7.0% | 6.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.6% | 5.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 23.8% | 28.9% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Westfield is about 31% lower than in New Jersey. The rate of heart disease in Westfield is about 21% lower than in New Jersey. The rate of obesity in Westfield is about 18% lower than in New Jersey.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Westfield | New Jersey Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 8.4% | 14.2% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.9% | 17.2% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 14.9% | 21.9% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Westfield is about 41% lower than in New Jersey. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Westfield is about 32% lower than in New Jersey.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 18,610 cigarettes a day, 558,303 a month, or 6.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 204,711 minutes a day and 74.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Westfield is 84.2 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.00 lifetimes a day, or 1.69 lifetimes a year.
* Source: Shaw M, Mitchell R, Dorling D. "Time for a smoke? One cigarette reduces your life by 11 minutes." BMJ. 2000;320:53.
Illustrative only. This is not an estimate of how many people actually die from smoking each day or year - it's a rough, order-of-magnitude comparison meant to help grasp the scale of smoking in this area. We take no responsibility for any decisions made based on this figure.
Air Quality
| Metric | Westfield | New Jersey Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.00 | 6.82 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.0 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Westfield is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Westfield, New Jersey has an overall health index grade of A+, making it notably better than New Jersey, and far better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Westfield, New Jersey.
What is the health grade for Westfield, New Jersey?
Westfield, New Jersey has a Map AI Health Index grade of A+, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; an A+ grade means residents are among the healthiest and longest-living in the country.
How long do people live in Westfield, New Jersey?
People in Westfield, New Jersey can expect to live 84.2 years on average, 4.8 years longer than the New Jersey average of 79.4.
What percentage of Westfield, New Jersey residents are uninsured?
2.7% of residents in Westfield, New Jersey have no health insurance, about 1 in 37 people, 4.8 points below the New Jersey rate of 7.5%.
What percentage of Westfield, New Jersey residents are obese?
23.8% of adults in Westfield, New Jersey are classified as obese, about 1 in 4, 5.2 points below the New Jersey rate of 28.9%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Westfield, New Jersey go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 18,610 cigarettes a day, 558,303 a month, or 6.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 204,711 minutes a day and 74.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Westfield is 84.2 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.00 lifetimes a day, or 1.69 lifetimes a year.
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